# NFL Paris Game Proceeds Amid France Protests

> NFL's first France game moves forward despite France's unrest.
- Title: NFL Paris Game Proceeds Amid France Protests · Newsweek
- Summary: NFL's first France game moves forward despite France's unrest. The NFL will play its first regular-season game in France on October 25 at Stade de France as…
- Keywords: nfl, saints, steelers, paris, stade de france, france, protests, unrest, living costs, public services, emmanuel macron, laurent nuñez
- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/france-protest-riots-nfl-paris-game-2026-stade-12590164
- Published: 2026-10-19T20:10:49+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: nfl, saints, steelers, paris, stade de france, france, protests, unrest, living costs, public services, emmanuel macron, laurent nuñez
## NFL prepares first France game
The NFL is preparing to hold its first regular-season game in France this weekend as the European country emerges from some of its worst unrest in years.
## Game set for October 25
The New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers are scheduled to play Sunday, October 25, with kickoff at 2:30 p.m. local time.
## Unrest in France
France is bracing for more protests as the NFL prepares to hold its first regular-season game in the country.
## Protests over living costs
The current protest movement began in September when students demanded improvements to France's public schools, including more staff and resources.
## Violence in protests
Demonstrations in some cities descended into violence as masked groups attacked law enforcement, entered public buildings, looted businesses and set fires.
## French President condemns violence
French President Emmanuel Macron condemned those responsible for the violence while acknowledging the grievances of peaceful protesters.
## Macron's statement
Those who destroyed must pay, those who looted must pay back, and those who sought to bring down the Republic will be held accountable.

> Those who destroyed must pay, those who looted must pay back. Those who sought to bring down the Republic will be held accountable.
## Interior Minister resigns
Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez offered his resignation Monday, but Macron declined to accept it.
## NFL confirms game proceeds
The NFL says preparations continue as scheduled for NFL events and the game at Stade de France Sunday.
## Saints and Steelers travel plans
The Saints traveled to France after playing on Sunday and planned to practice there during the week.
## Potential venue change
A league source told Fox News Digital that moving the game can be considered if conditions warrant.
## France braces for new protests
The Yellow Vest coordination group behind the October 17 mobilization has announced what it calls 'Act II' for Saturday.
## Key takeaway

The NFL will play its first regular-season game in France on October 25 at Stade de France as protests over living costs and public services continue.